I thought you meant I was doing something wrong called "grooving".

My friend, if you are fishing, you ain't doing anything wrong

May I suggest stepping up to some yo zuri hybrid also

May I suggest stepping up to some yo zuri hybrid also

 

O.K. Thanks for the suggestion. What is the advantages of this? less stretch? Also with one of my poles ( different pole) when I used fluorocarbon it shredded the string. Do I need a special kind of eye? I have micro guides. Also what weight would you recommend?

O.K. Tanks for the suggestion. What is the advantages of this? less stretch? Also with one of my poles ( different pole) when I used fluorocarbon it shredded the string. Do I need a special kind of eye? I have micro guides. Also what weight would you recommend?

What brand of mono line are you using now?

Tom

I personally wouldn't like the action of a Medium/Fast Duckett for T-Rigs, but if you have to use that rod, the advice above is important: Use the right size hook for the bait; preferably a very good quality, lighter wire hook, and make sure it is rigged exactly right.

Also, don't get too caught up in worrying about setting your drag loose enough so you do not break your line, particularly if you are using mono. Between the stretch in that line, and your relatively light rod, you can tighten your drag more than you might think. If you never stick the fish, it don't matter how you set the drag anyway.

You're on the right forum! Lots of great advice from 

the gang.

And welcome aboard!

What brand of mono line are you using now?

Tom

I am using some Trilene 10lb. A guy who worked for Bassmasters gave me a couple of boxes. It is about 4 years old though.

You're on the right forum! Lots of great advice from 

the gang.

And welcome aboard!

Thanks. Been reading for a while, but I just made an account now. Thinking about joining in college team and I am trying to get ready for that.

O.K. Thanks for the suggestion. What is the advantages of this? less stretch? Also with one of my poles ( different pole) when I used fluorocarbon it shredded the string. Do I need a special kind of eye? I have micro guides. Also what weight would you recommend?

Less stretch abrasion resistance strength and sensitivity. Do you have a casting reel or spin

I am using some Trilene 10lb. A guy who worked for Bassmasters gave me a couple of boxes. It is about 4 years old though.

XT, XL and Big Game are all good lines. Just keep the extra spools in cool dark storage. Test your line when tying knots, Palomar knot works good for worm hooks and jigs, Trilene knot good for bigger lures. Wrap the line around your hand a few times and give it the jerk test, if it breaks change your line, no reason to save worn out line.

Tom

Less stretch abrasion resistance strength and sensitivity. Do you have a casting reel or spin

Casting.

XT, XL and Big Game are all good lines. Just keep the extra spools in cool dark storage. Test your line when tying knots, Palomar knot works good for worm hooks and jigs, Trilene knot good for bigger lures. Wrap the line around your hand a few times and give it the jerk test, if it breaks change your line, no reason to save worn out line.

Tom

I think it is XT.

Casting.

It's definitely a line for you to try many guys here on br pointed me in that direction. I went to yo zuri from fluoro and haven't went back

It's definitely a line for you to try many guys here on br pointed me in that direction. I went to yo zuri from fluoro and haven't went back

I'll give it a try.

you could also try using weedless hooks like these http://www.gamakatsu.com/fishing-hooks.php?pid=1168 until you get your timing and swing down.  these remain snagless (as long as you don't get careless in rocks or wood), don't require as much pressure to set, and give you a much wider margin for error. 

you could also try using weedless hooks like these http://www.gamakatsu.com/fishing-hooks.php?pid=1168 until you get your timing and swing down.  these remain snagless (as long as you don't get careless in rocks or wood), don't require as much pressure to set, and give you a much wider margin for error. 

Thanks.

Thanks for all the great info.

To each his own technique.

 

This is so true...I would just add that I own almost all of the major brands of rods including a 7 ft MH Duckett Micro I bought 4 years ago just for worm and jig fishing.

 

After missing so many bass it is now a jerkbait rod. Great sensitivity but you need a H or XH for worms and jigs with this rod in my opinion.

 

That and don't forget to eat your Wheaties.

This is so true...I would just add that I own almost all of the major brands of rods including a 7 ft MH Duckett Micro I bought 4 years ago just for worm and jig fishing.

 

After missing so many bass it is now a jerkbait rod. Great sensitivity but you need a H or XH for worms and jigs with this rod in my opinion.

 

That and don't forget to eat your Wheaties.

I am going to have to win a few more tournaments to be able to afford another Duckett, but I know a heavier rod probably would make a difference.

I am going to have to win a few more tournaments to be able to afford another Duckett, but I know a heavier rod probably would make a difference.

I know what your saying.. But you won't win trigging doing it the aforementioned method.. Got to upsize those hooks & increase your rods power

You can find plenty of uses for that medium, even wacky or tube/jig combo, even throwing smaller crankbaits.. Good luck though..

_{Here's another 2 cents worth.  Unless you are using a very soft rod I don't think the rod, line is the problem.  Skin hook a good wide gap sharp hook and you can get it set pretty good with any rod with any backbone at all.  Most of the time I don't think you can set the hook too early.  There are times when they are mouthing it or when swimming it I tend to give it a little time but that comes with experience and being able to see what the fish is doing.  Keep your rod tip below 11 o clock, preferably 10 which means work the plastics from 8 to 10 oclock or so.  This puts you in position to when you feel the strike you can drop the rod a little, reel up the slack and set the hook.keeping the rod in front of you and in good control.  Tie off to a branch on a bush and practice this a few times and you will see how much pressure even with a softer rod you put on a fish with the hook set.  when you can afford to upgrade to a better setup but its still the same process.  Next problem, landing the fish.  If your rod is extremely soft it could be an issue in grass, deep water and cover but concentrate on hooking them first.  You will soon be able to tell if its a sunfish nibbling or a bass most of the time.  Also, unless you are fishing a very heavily pressured area, or very clear water go to 14 or maybe even 17 lb flouro. When I say reel up the slack for me that is about 2 cranks on the handle.  if you are taller, or use a longer rod etc it may be 3 or so.  You can figure that out when tied to the bush.  The thing with plastics or a jig is the fish will sometimes suck it up and stay put and sometimes pick it up and truck away with it.}

"If you do what you've always done...you will get what you've always got!"

Ya are slow pulling the trigger!

Thanks!